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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,600

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $22,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package       1,050 1,050 1,050
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,350 1,750
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
App support       250 250 250
iPod integration           400
Rearview camera           400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package       955 955 955
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,230 1,595
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
App support       230 230 230
iPod integration           365
Rearview camera           365
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 8,000 17,675 16,775 11,475
Options (change) 0 0 0 16,105 15,285 10,465
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $86,500 $106,000 $138,700 $63,600 $67,750 $72,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,166
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$86,500$106,000$138,700$63,600$67,750$72,550
Adjustments for Features-2,830-3,580-4,545-600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,670$102,420$134,155$63,000$67,150$72,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$4,150$9,550

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelModel SModel SModel S5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim75D100DP100D528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000   
Automated lane change$300$300$300   
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25   
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100   
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750   
100 kWh battery pack $0$0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200   
75 kWh battery pack$0     
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750   
High amperage charger $750$750   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0   
Range alert$0$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,400$12,150$13,115$9,170$9,170$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$3,580$4,545$600$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments206213206-553-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
ModelModel S5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in116.9 in
Length196.0 in193.1 in
Width77.3 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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